509 West Venango Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 509 West Venango Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, 2 not closed, and 60 violations, 13 open.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Philadelphia County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 509 West Venango Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 13 open violations.
- Zoning permit Nov 2025Issued
Change of use
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Replace 3/4" backflow device.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2020Expired
Replace water service, house drain, curb trap & fai pa20200231599 "self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "and stack the installation will comply with the philadelphia plumbing code 2004
- Use permit Nov 2015Completed
To legalize existing vacant commercial space 1st floor ; dwelling units 2nd floor front, 2nd floor rear, 3rd floor front,
- Electrical permit Jan 2013Completed
Wire 110 volt sign (correct work done by others) per 2008 nec (mixed use)
- Sign permit Oct 2012Completed
Design construction and installation of an awning sign on wireless store front. no copy on sides construction: support awning frame to be built with 1'by 1; light wall square tubes, mounted with galvanized steel 1x1x2 deep z brackets attached to the wall every 24' at the top left and right sides of frame via 3/8 x3 stainless steel hex head leg bolts awning size 3'' h x12 w x 2'6' projection
- Zoning/use permit Aug 2012Completed
Installation of one awning sign
- Electrical permit Oct 2010Completed
100 amp service. install two outlets. re-wire basement and install two light fixtures..... in accordance with 2008 nec for a single family dwelling
- Plumbing permit Oct 2010Completed
Bathroom re-rough-three piece shower, toilet and lavatory... 20' pvc main
- Administrative permit Sep 2010Completed
Amending bldg permit#296751 to reflect new basemnt steps in new opening, relocate wall under main stairs for enlarged opening for sfd.
- Alteration permit Aug 2010Completed
Replace approx 32 - 3" x 8" floor joists with same. spanning 14'6" existing pockets to be used. existing joists will be chopped into 3-4 pcs new joist slid in from vacant side of property. fire cuts required on all new floor joist.
- Alteration permit Jan 2010Completed
Roof replacement, built-up (sfd) - see case #224965
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Greyhound Erie Petro, 500 W Erie Ave (500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,250 ft
Delco Metals. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,000 ft
Accurate Electro Plating Inc and 7 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Taylor, Bayard, School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
600 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
450 ft
Taylor Bayard Sch (450 ft), Munoz-Marin Luis (1,650 ft), The Linc (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Philadelphia County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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